August 3, 2012
Dear Families and Friends,
Voices of September 11th will host several events to commemorate the 11th Anniversary. More than 300 of our members helped us plan the events by responding to our survey. Their suggestions guided our staff in creating programs that are designed to be informative, commemorative, and provide an opportunity for the 9/11 community to come together for the 11th Anniversary. Many 9/11 families asked us to plan a commemorative luncheon on September 11th following the observance.
We are very excited about this year's program and grateful to the 9/11 Memorial, St. Peter's R.C. Church and World Yacht Enterprises for supporting our annual Day of Remembrance events. We have included information and an invitation below. Please feel free to distribute the information to other family members and friends who may be interested in attending.
September 10th - Information Forum
On Monday, September 10th, Voices of September 11th will host our 11th Anniversary Day of Remembrance Information Forum from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Marriott Downtown Hotel located at 85 West Street in New York City. Registration begins at 10:00am. The Forum will include presentations, panel discussions, 9/11 artwork and an exhibit featuring photographs from the Always Remember Commemorative Book. This year we are very excited to collaborate with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to include a preview of the Memorial Exhibition that will be part of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. The exhibition will be on display until 6:00pm.
Several family members have requested that we also offer Living Memorial appointments. A limited number of appointments will be available. To schedule your appointment, call Debbie Westfal at 203-966-3911 or e-mail her at dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org.
September 10th - Interfaith Service
VOICES will host an Interfaith Service at the historic St. Peter's R.C. Church on Barclay Street in Lower Manhattan at 5:30pm. The service will include uplifting music and reflections. The Church is located a few blocks from the 9/11 Memorial. Light refreshments will be served following the service. 9/11 families and friends, rescue and recovery workers, and survivors are invited to attend both the Forum and Interfaith Service. There is no charge for either event - but your reservation will allow us to plan accordingly.
September 11th Commemorative Luncheon Cruise for Family Members
Following the commemorative ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, Voices of September 11th and World Yacht Enterprises invite 9/11 family members to join us for a buffet luncheon and a cruise around the Statue of Liberty. The boat will receive passengers at the Battery Park Ferry Terminal at 12:00pm, departing at 12:30pm and returning at approximately 2:30pm. Thanks to the generosity of World Yacht Enterprises, the cost for the luncheon cruise is $25.00 per person. Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come basis.
Reservations are required for all the events. Please contact Debbie Westfal at 203-966-3911 or by e-mail at dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org.
Hotel Reservations
We have made arrangements with two hotels to offer a special rate for hotel accommodations for members of the 9/11 community. For more information about hotel arrangements, please call our New Canaan office at 203-966-3911 at your earliest convenience. These special offers are available until mid August and are available on a first-come basis.
In the coming weeks we will provide more details on the 11th Anniversary Day of Remembrance events. Please contact us if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance.
To download a copy of the invitation, click here.
Warm Regards
Mary Fetchet & the VOICES Staff
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Please Join Voices of September 11th
Monday, September 10, 2012
Information Forum
New York Marriott Downtown Hotel
85 West Street at Albany Street
10:00am - 4:00pm
Exhibits open until 6:00pm
Interfaith Service
St. Peter's R.C. Church
22 Barclay Street at Church Street
5:30pm
Reservations Required: Call 203-966-3911 or
E-mail dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org
Why a Sunflower? The Sunflower Project's goal is to remember life one flower at a time, both the people who were lost, their families, and a thank you to those who helped in the rescue efforts.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Luncheon Cruise
World Yacht Enterprises
Ferry Terminal at Battery Park
12:00pm - 2:30pm
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Information Forum
New York Marriott Downtown Hotel
Forum: 10:00am - 4:00pm
9/11 Exhibit: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Interfaith Service
St. Peter's R.C. Church
5:30pm
On Monday, September 10th, VOICES will host our 11th Anniversary Day of Remembrance Information Forum from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Marriott Downtown Hotel located at 85 West Street in New York City. Registration begins at 10:00am. The Forum will include presentations, panel discussions, and a preview of the Memorial Exhibition that will be a part of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Join us at 5:30pm at historic St. Peter's R.C. Church to remember the almost 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 and the sacrifices made by the rescue workers and survivors. Light refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Luncheon Cruise
World Yacht Enterprises
Ferry Terminal at Battery Park
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Following the commemorative ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, Voices of September 11th and World Yacht Enterprises invite 9/11 families to join us for a buffet luncheon and a cruise around the Statue of Liberty. The boat will receive passengers at the Ferry Terminal at 12:00pm, departing at 12:30pm and returning at 2:30pm.
Thanks to the generosity of World Yacht Enterprises, the cost for the luncheon cruise is $25.00 per person.
Due to space limitations, reservations are required for all events and will be allocated on a first-come basis. RSVP by Wednesday, September 5th.
Please contact Debbie Westfal at 203-966-3911 or dwestfal@voicesofsept11.org.
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